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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in El Cajon
- For your movement convenience , you should consider getting a car rental in El Cajon. With your rented car, you will manage to visit any of your destinations within El Cajon in your own time and schedule. Your rented car from the car rentals in El Cajon will save you from the spotty public means of transport that requires you to comply with their route and time schedules. With your car rental, you may consider visiting Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center, along the town’s Rea Avenue to explore El Cajon’s premier cultural attractions or Heritage of the Americas Museum, where you will explore a display of Native American artifacts and the amazing animals’ fossilized remains.
- Most travelers to El Cajon, CA, will fly in through the San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN). Located about 4.4 miles from the city center, SAN is the closest airport serving El Cajon. To enjoy movement flexibility from SAN to the city center and its Downtowns, you can consider renting a car from any of the car rentals in El Cajon. At KSAN, you will access Avis, Alamo, SIXT, or Budget car rentals in the Consolidated Rental Car Center. The center is located at 3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego. From your terminal, you will board a free shuttle bus belonging to any of your preferred car rental to the car rental center.
- When driving your rented car in El Cajon, you should take note of the El Cajon Speed Traps and Stops. At the intersection of Fury Lane & Wieghorst, you are likely to experience a stop trap. On numerous occasions, a police CHP sits on the Wieghorst, about 250 feet from a three-way stop sign. The CHP will nail you down if you roll down the stop sign on the Fury’s downhill side. At the Fletcher Parkway, West of Cuyamaca Street, you may have an encounter with the motorcycle police officer with radar on the Buena Terrace if you intentionally or accidentally speed down the Fletcher Parkway.
- As a common practice across the world, most people would try to rush to work in the morning or rush home in the evening hours. This usually results in the morning and evening rush or commuter hours. In El Cajon, traffic is considered worse on freeway lanes between 6:30 am to 8:30 am and 4:30 pm to about 7 pm. This will, however, depend on the day or event that may change routine operations in the city, like the holidays or planned events that may attract masses to specific venues. For instance, during holidays and weekends, the traffic flow on the freeway lanes is relatively smooth. Other than rush hours, inclement weather in the winter season may renter some roads temporarily impassable, forcing traffic snarl-ups.
- Book your car hire in El Cajon at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini car hire in El Cajon are around -39% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in El Cajon
How much is the price of fuel in El Cajon?
The average price of fuel in El Cajon is €3.62 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €43 and €58, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in El Cajon?
Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in El Cajon.
How can I find car hires near me in El Cajon?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in El Cajon?
A Mini car hire in El Cajon costs €96 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in El Cajon?
An Economy car hire in El Cajon costs €63 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in El Cajon?
A Compact car hire in El Cajon costs €52 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in El Cajon?
If your destinations are located in busy business districts where parking and driving a larger-sized vehicle may be a hassle, consider renting an economy or compact car that can squeeze into limited spaces in the busy, congested streets. If the number of car users exceeds 4, an SUV or a minibus should be the best option.
What’s the speed limit in El Cajon?
When driving your rented car from El Cajon car rentals, you should observe the following speed limits. On the highways, maintain a speed limit of 65 mph. On a two-way undivided highway, maintain a 55 mph speed limit. When driving in the residential, playground, and school environments, a 25 mph speed limit is maintained.
Where are the best places to park in El Cajon?
If you miss a hotel with free onsite parking, you’ll have to budget for your parking. In El Cajon, some of the parking lots to consider reserving include; Gillepsie Field Station parking on Marshall Ave or the free El Cajon Library Parking Area in El Cajon, CA 92020.
El Cajon car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.6
Wonderful
19 reviewsCleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.6
4 locations in El Cajon
Locations in El Cajon
451 North Magnolia Ave
+1 619 444 4744
7370 Broadway
+1 619 460 6646
8323 Hercules St.
+1 619 698 2505
8795 Cuyamaca St
+1 619 449 2077
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8.0 Very Good
Mar 2021
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Everyone's nice and helpful!Cons:
They already know what I was renting, they could’ve have it ready. I waited for over an hour, past my scheduled pick up time.6.4 Okay
Jul 2020
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I waited 50 minutes for my car . The car was given to me with 1/8 of a tank of gas .4.4 Mediocre
Dec 2019
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The car was not ready until 90 minutes after our confirmed reservation time.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Staff was friendly and efficient10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2017
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This office is well-managed. Excellent customer service and good deals, this is my favorite Enterprise location9.6 Wonderful
Jan 2017
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Staff was friendly an prompt. Car was a very good value and the overall rental experience was very good.Avis
9.0
Wonderful
7 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
9.0
One location in El Cajon
Locations in El Cajon
163 Fletcher Parkway
+1 619 401 0732
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
5.2 Fair
Aug 2018
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the carCons:
poor customer service. office was closed, owner wouldnt answer and the only employee there had no keys to the office.8.0 Very Good
Jun 2016
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Great gas mileage ran and drove great, comfortableCons:
Car not clean inside. I found trash under seats. Did not have windshield washer fluid. Sirus was preview only.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2015
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Very nice vehicle. made a long drive pleasant. Car was ready on arrival, fast friendly service.Cons:
everyhing was fine8.0 Very Good
Apr 2023
Hertz
8.9
Very Good
18 reviewsCleanliness
8.9
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
8.9
3 locations in El Cajon
Locations in El Cajon
7601 Alvarado Road
+1 619 469 1834
761 Arnele Avenue Ste 5
+1 619 401 5980
8355 Hercules Dr
+1 619 469 1834
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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The staff was really friendly and helpful. They went above my expectations to make my experience memorable.Cons:
They forgot to show me where the button was to open the gas tank. But I was able to find it after some digging. Not a problem at all.7.6 Good
Sep 2019
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Pickup and drop off was a little time consuming.6.0 Okay
Mar 2019
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No place to park your car. In a dealership and really slow service. Our car was not ready when we arrived.9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2017
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We rented a Toyota Camry and traveled well over 1000 miles. The rental process was smooth and the car was comfortable.Cons:
The car wasn't vacuumed well when we picked it up. We had to send it back to be cleaned.2.4 Poor
Jul 2017
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Nothing about the company. The car got decent gas mileage. It was dinged up when I got it so I took pics to make sure they didn't try to say I did it. They just hand you the keys without any inspection.Cons:
They are scam artists. Like used car salesmen, you come back and they tell you that you have to pay MORE! I paid for a full tank of gas when I already filled up the tank of gas when I returned it!!! And in CA, gas isn't cheap!Budget
7.3
Good
10 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
6.6
One location in El Cajon
Locations in El Cajon
163 Fletcher Parkway
+1 619 401 0939
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4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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Yes, it was great! It was a convenient location.6.8 Okay
Jan 2018
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Agent at drop off location was quick and polite and very helpful.2.4 Poor
Jan 2017
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The drop off location in Elk Grove, Ca. The sales woman tried her best to assist us and give us good information.Cons:
The El Cajon pick up location. The sales woman we first spoke with was either very new or could not figure out how kayak worked with budget. My 275 dollar rental was turned into a 920 dollar rental and was charged to my credit card. Attempting to fix the mistake she charged me another 315 dollars trying to make a new reservation. In the end it seems to be corrected but my wife and I spent hours in the budget store and on the phone with budget customer service. In addition my credit card was unusable for the rest of our vacation due to over 1000.00 of erroneous charges.Rent-4-Less
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One location in El Cajon
Locations in El Cajon
1110 El Cajon Blvd
(619) 444-3944
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Most popular car type | Mini |
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When to book a car hire in El Cajon
Car hire insurance in El Cajon
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver
Some El Cajon car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in El Cajon.
Deductible
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your El Cajon car hire.